Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

WORKERS COMPENSATION ACT 1951 - SECT 103C

    (1)     An employer must appoint a return-to-work coordinator.

    (2)     If a return-to-work coordinator's position becomes vacant, the employer must appoint another person to the position within 3 months after the position becomes vacant.

    (3)     A person commits an offence if—

        (a)     the person is an employer; and

        (b)     the employer fails to comply with a requirement under subsections (1) or (2).

Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.

    (4)     An offence against subsection (3) is a strict liability offence.